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Gender differences found in concussion assessment; push for a more gender-specific approach
A study published in Neurotrauma identified key gender differences in sport-related concussion (SRC) not captured by standard unidimensional assessment tools––in this case, the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT).
Standard assessment tools often miss long-term burden of concussion on older adults
A recent systematic review by Lucas Tze Peng Tan and colleagues found that recovery after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is often incomplete and longer-lasting for older adults, with ongoing symptoms frequently missed by standard assessment tools.
XT Guardian Caps do not reduce the risk of sport-related concussions in high school football players
A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that Guardian Caps (GCs), an add-on padded “shell device” that goes atop a helmet, do not reduce the risk of sport-related concussions (SRCs) in high school football players.